Plug and Play Germany Summit 2026
The Ultimate Event on Open Innovation
Join us for Plug and Play Germany Summit 2026 — Europe’s first major AI-focused, cross-industry event hosted by Plug and Play, bringing together corporate innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and impact.
Why you can’t miss it:
– 350+ invited guests from across industries
– 25+ expert speakers sharing insights on AI, investment, and innovation
– 20+ startups presenting breakthrough solutions
– 5+ industries represented
Summit Agenda – Tackling Europe’s Key AI Challenges in 2026:
– AI Implementation Across Industries: Sharing measurable outcomes and practical impact
– The VC Perspective on AI Investments: Real use cases or the next big bubble?
– Corporate Innovation: Strategies for successful tech adoption within organizations
What to expect:
– Carefully curated speaker lineup featuring top minds from corporates, government, and startups
– Innovative startup showcase including international and German pioneers: Certivity, Blockbrain, Mistral AI, Mercanis, SPARETECH, and many more
– C-level attendees, premium networking, and thought-provoking discussions
– High-level talks, panel discussions, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections
Speaker lineup highlights:
Saeed Amidi, CEO & Founder at Plug and Play
Tobias Gotthardt, Vice Minister, Bavarian State Parliament
Jörn Messner, VP Operations at Lufthansa
Florian Dürr, VP AI and Digital Transformation at Eberspächer Group
Dr. Oliver Duschka, Chief Digital Officer at Konzern Versicherungskammer
Dr. Axel Schell, Chief Technology Officer at Allianz Technology
Luka Baumhauer, Director, New Verticals at Mastercard
Guillaume Bour, Head of Enterprise EMEA at Mistral AI
Julien Pahud, International Patient Success & Innovation Senior Director at Eli Lilly
Jasmina Popovska, Head of Investment at EIT Manufacturing
Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers—if you want to stay ahead in AI, this is the must-attend event this spring. A full day of technology, collaboration, and impact awaits.
Location: Munich, one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI hubs, at BMW Welt. Explore iconic architecture, staged BMW vehicles, and visionary ideas—all while networking and discovering the latest in AI innovation.
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